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What is malware?

• A type of software that is designed to damage or disable a computer system

• A type of computer virus

• A type of Trojan horse

• All of the above

What is a worm?

• A type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other computers

• A type of malware that steals personal information

• A type of malware that disables computer security systems

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Virus

• Trojan horse

• Worm

• Software

What can you do to protect your computer from malware?

• Install and keep up to date antivirus software

• Be careful about what email attachments you open

• Be careful about what websites you visit

• All of the above

What does unauthorised mean?

• Not allowed

• Allowed

What is hacking?

• Accessing a computer system without permission

• Accessing a computer system with permission

What are the aims of a phishing e-mail?(select all that apply)

• Trick you into thinking it is from an official source

• Get you to click on a link without thinking

• Find out your address

• Deactivate your anti-virus

What is Malware?

• Software that does bad things to your computer

• Software that keeps your computer safe

This type of malware spreads through human interaction i.e. someone has to click it or download it.

• Virus

• Trojan

• Worm

This type of malware disguises itself as something legitimate so you download and run it without realising.

• Virus

• Trojan

• Worm